Anschütz LP-@, deal or a dead end?

ojh · Post by **ojh** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 4:07 pm

I've been offered to buy an Anschütz LP-@ for 700 euros. Haven't seen the pistol yet, but it should be in almost new condition, I know the seller and believe his words. Cylinders are about to expire in summer 2016.

After some research I've found that this model is very much like the Steyr LP10, but Anschütz does not make it or any APs anymore. Spare parts seem to be available at the moment, and Steyr cylinders should fit. OTOH Anschütz states that they may not be able to keep parts available for discontinued models. Have no idea of how interchangeable the other parts (seals etc) are with Steyr.

So I'm asking your advice, should I get it? Can I expect to keep it ticking, say, 10-15 years? Or is it likely to end up as an expensive paperweight much sooner?

Some background: I'm currently using a Feinwerkbau C25. It's in good condition and a great pistol in many respects, but has noticeable recoil and I've not been able to adjust the trigger quite to my liking. Plus, its CO2 tanks are 20+ years old, and the large reservoir tank would need a pressure test before I can have it filled again. So I'd have to invest some 200€ to it to keep it in use and competition legal. I've been starting to think that the money is better spent to a modern pistol.

dronning · Post by **dronning** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:35 pm

The Anschütz LP-@ is essentially the same as an LP10.

Have you seen the deal the trade in deal Pilkguns is running

http://www.targettalk.org/viewtopic.php?t=42488

conradin · Post by **conradin** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:24 pm

Get a Steyr 1, 10, or 10E. Stick with it for life, then you don't need to worry about parts. LP1 should be closer to the Anschutz in market value.

Rover · Post by **Rover** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:18 pm

LP@ is made in the Steyr factory. It just looks a bit different.

brent375hh · Post by **brent375hh** » Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:50 pm

My new Steyr LP10 for May,2013 has a Anschutz logo under the grip.

ojh · Post by **ojh** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 4:25 pm

Thank you all for the facts and opinions, they gave me the courage to buy the LP-@. So far I am more than pleased with it!

bpscCheney · Post by **bpscCheney** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:27 pm

If I remember correctly Anschütz owns Steyr so they don't make pistols anymore. I might be misinformed however.

jbshooter · Post by **jbshooter** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:04 pm

I've owned two LP@'s. The first one didn't have the ported barrel.

ojh · Post by **ojh** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 1:12 pm

If you don't mind, I still have one totally irrelevant question: when the LP-@ and the LP10 were both in the market, which one was more expensive?

rmca · Post by **rmca** » Sun Dec 15, 2013 1:57 pm

ojh wrote:If you don't mind, I still have one totally irrelevant question: when the LP-@ and the LP10 were both in the market, which one was more expensive?

From what I recall, the LP-@ was a bit cheaper, around 100/200 euros less than a LP10.

Hope this helps